by Dan H.
Member since:
August 9, 2007

My Hiatus (Chat)

November 09, 2007 07:53 AM EST
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Hey there everyone. You may have noticed but I have been gone for a few days. Gather started acting up on me such that I could only sporadically send messages and leave comments. Trying to post an article took forever and I wasn't able to send it to any groups. It seems as if the kink was ironed out last night. So, in the time I've been gone, what have I missed?
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Comments: 108

donna h. Nov 9, 2007, 7:54am EST
Hi Dan,,you didn't miss much..I have had those kind of Gather days too!
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 7:55am EST
Well, a lot was happening in the world and I figured that a lot was happening at home as well.
Emma L. Nov 9, 2007, 7:56am EST
Good morning Dan, and good night, because I haven't gone to bed yet!
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 7:56am EST
WHY ARE YOU AWAKE???
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 7:57am EST
It's almost 5am back in CA.
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 7:57am EST
Speaking of which, I can't wait to get home for thanksgiving in just less than 2 weeks!
Emma L. Nov 9, 2007, 7:58am EST
Because I am CRAZY!!! No, it's just been one of those nights..
Emma L. Nov 9, 2007, 7:58am EST
Yep 5 am and NO SLEEP! Yeah, it'll be nice to get back here- weather's better too
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 7:59am EST
Emma, this isn't the 1st time you've been up very late.
Emma L. Nov 9, 2007, 8:00am EST
Nope...insomnia. And all night I just say "I'll do this and then go to bed"...but the list keeps growing. But soon!
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:01am EST
well, stop making lists.
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:01am EST
when it's bedtime, wind down.
Christine P. Nov 9, 2007, 8:04am EST
Thankfully no Gather glitches here.
I've been using one of my gift certificates from Borders and got myself the new Mannheim Steamrollers new Christmas C.D., Song.:)
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:05am EST
Interesting. Actually, I have a few Border's gift cards but I'm saving them for gifts for Dec.
Sammie B. Nov 9, 2007, 8:06am EST
There hasn't been much going on around here. I don't think you missed anything really important. :)
T J. Nov 9, 2007, 8:06am EST
Insomnia happens to me sometimes where I go all night with not much sleep.
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:07am EST
Is that good or bad Sammie?
Marianne R. Nov 9, 2007, 8:07am EST
SSDD :)
Syed The Shah Nov 9, 2007, 8:07am EST
Hi
I was not here Dan, so I just missed few gather regular email updates.
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:08am EST
I was surprised to see how many emails come in when I'm gone for a day.
Susan *. Nov 9, 2007, 8:08am EST
well let's see.....there was world peace, we now have cars that run on Pepsi and you have been appointed Commander in Chief of the US (didn't you get the memo?)....is that enough news for you!?!? LOL
Deb J. Nov 9, 2007, 8:09am EST
Good morning Dan!
Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket
Emma L. Nov 9, 2007, 8:09am EST
I know, I know! I'm getting there
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:10am EST
You wouldn't want me as the commander in chief.
Nan G. Nov 9, 2007, 8:12am EST
Very funny Susan.

Not much Dan but I missed you. Perhaps others had problems also. I have such a whacked connection that I assume most of the problems are my own.
Nan G. Nov 9, 2007, 8:13am EST
Why not Dan. You couldn't be any worse than what we have.
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:15am EST
Well, for one, I don't have the political know-how to rackle and solve many of todays problems. I do not have the compromise skills to broker deals.
Nan G. Nov 9, 2007, 8:16am EST
I don't know much about Firefox, Tom but I know that I have a really bad internet connection and it will have to stay that way for a while.
Ashley B. Nov 9, 2007, 8:16am EST
Not much. I just wish I would be able to coment on images that don't have any comments on them. I go to click on the image and the photo vanishes so I can't click on it, and therefore can't comment. I can only comment on ones that have been commented on before when I use Internet Explorer, which is all I have on my work computer. Everything works superbly with the Sea Monkey browser at my parent's home. :(
Nan G. Nov 9, 2007, 8:17am EST
Dan, you just made the assumption that the ones we have managed to solve problems or compromise. ;>
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:17am EST
weird Ashley, I haven't seen that problem.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 9, 2007, 8:18am EST
You know I noticed... I said so.
: )

Puppy's asleep in my lap... it's going to be one spoiled doggie!
I missed ya Dan, good to have you back!!!!!!!!
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:18am EST
I'm not making assumptions about others. I'm simply saying what I think is important in a president (whether it is good or bad), and saying that I have not developed that skill.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 9, 2007, 8:19am EST
Yes, Susan's assertions were hilarious! And Ashley: I have never heard of the Sea Monkey browser!
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:21am EST
Showertime.
ashish j. Nov 9, 2007, 8:22am EST
good 2 have u back
Nice to see you back. Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
Nan G. Nov 9, 2007, 8:22am EST
I happen to be one that believes that the President is nothing more than a pretty face to show the public and cover up the real movers and shakers. I understand about your stance and know I couldn't do the job.
Nan G. Nov 9, 2007, 8:23am EST
I am off to answer some messages before this connection goes down. Have a good day all.
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 9, 2007, 8:24am EST
There's a lot to what you say, Nan... but this administration has not been characterized in that manner. Not at all... unless you count Cheney as the primary mover and shaker...
Amanda T. Nov 9, 2007, 8:27am EST
I wondered where you had been!
Donald M. Nov 9, 2007, 8:31am EST
I didnt get on gather or watch news yesterday, I guess I dont have any news from either.
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:31am EST
Well, people like Truman signed roughly 600 documents a day. Some of the unpopular presidents have been on the right side of the progression of human rights and the development of a healthy nation.
Julia *loves my baby girl chloe* M. Nov 9, 2007, 8:33am EST
hey dan.. I was having that problem!! But yeah its working now!
Dan H. Nov 9, 2007, 8:35am EST
The president has a variety of departments to handle: Agriculture, Interior, Justice, Commerce, Education, Defense, Labor, State, Energy, Transportation, Health and Human Services, Treasury, Homeland Security, Veteran's Affairs, Housing and Urban Development.

A good president is strong in all of these. Is our president on the right side of history in EACH of these (and not just one or two)?
Rita j. Nov 9, 2007, 8:35am EST
hey Dan
Deborah O. Nov 9, 2007, 8:36am EST
Welcome back Dan, I have not experienced anything wacky with Gather. I feel left out,boo hoo.
Keep on going on ;-o
Jessica I. Nov 9, 2007, 8:46am EST
Haven't been around much myself. I've been battling flu and kidney problems. Welcome back Dan!
Esther IS Flesh and Blood S. Nov 9, 2007, 8:47am EST
Dan, sorry you've been gone for a few days. Glad you're back. In my regard, you have missed two interesting articles that I have written on Sexual dreams that you may or may not find interesting.

Thanks for asking, and have a great day!
Picture Me 3D Mel Nov 9, 2007, 8:49am EST
Welcome Back Sexy :) You Have Not Missed Much At All (well besides maybe me ;))
Hey ever since they added the video option I can't view pictures unless they have comments on them already because my mouse STILL seems to erase them when it
gets close to the picture!!!
So welcome back hope you have a fantastic Friday!
Im going to go nuts while all 3 kids are off school today and Monday :))
Heck if I know, but welcome back!
Barbara S. Nov 9, 2007, 8:57am EST
You missed MEEEEEEEEEEEE. Welcome back, you were missed.
Virginia V. Nov 9, 2007, 9:23am EST
Well for one thing you missed me :>) lol
Trish A. Nov 9, 2007, 9:25am EST
You missed the saga of my husband's battle with what was probably the MRSA virus. The good news is he is out of the hospital and appears to be on the mend. Many prayers and positive thoughts from Gather people have helped.
Betty DeRamus Nov 9, 2007, 9:34am EST
I don't know I have been way to tired to even get online. LOL
necee t. Nov 9, 2007, 9:37am EST
welcome back Dan... nothing new in florida... i knew something was missing.
.. oh yah it was you... hehe
J. G. Weddle Nov 9, 2007, 9:40am EST
Welcome back Dan.
Larry H. Nov 9, 2007, 9:59am EST
Know you didn't miss me, no one misses me. You didn't miss much gather was messig up for everyone I believe.. welcome back .
Pepsie J. Nov 9, 2007, 10:03am EST
Hola, I have been having some problems as well. Thanks.
Sherrie H. Nov 9, 2007, 10:05am EST
You didn't miss anything. Weirdly enough, I did notice you were gone though. Missed your quirky questions. Welcome back!
JoAnne D. Nov 9, 2007, 10:08am EST
Hello, I'm late again, I just wanted to stop in to see if anyone was still here and to say Hello.
Sharon A. Nov 9, 2007, 10:15am EST
Yeah, I noticed you were missing as well. Welcome back Dan!
Stacie N. Nov 9, 2007, 10:24am EST
Morning everyone. I called in sick to work.
Bill K. Nov 9, 2007, 10:50am EST
Hi Dan - and all - posted an article and would appreciate evaluations. . .
Hope Stacie gets better and that y'all have had a super week!
Hollie ~TNR Works~ Nov 9, 2007, 11:06am EST
hmm...sorry, but I didn't notice. I get a zillion (well maybe not that many but close enough!) emails and I just ignore them, most of the time. ;-)
Susan E. Nov 9, 2007, 11:11am EST
I've posted a couple of jokes--one as an article and one as a picture. Welcome back.
Bonnie S. Nov 9, 2007, 11:17am EST
Hi Dan, I haven't been here much either, but I don't think you missed a lot : ) Have A. Good Weekend : )
Thea D. Nov 9, 2007, 11:18am EST
Hi guys. I have a question and was wondering if you could help me. It says I have 3 group invites but when I click on it , it doesnt show anything! Help! :) Thanks Thea
Margaret C. Nov 9, 2007, 11:27am EST
Not much pal . I thought I was doing something wong lol , I tried to post an article 6 times then gave up , But I have just signed on today and it posted no problem so it wasn't me lol xx
Not much at all, well hell I missed it too! I was dealing with my dd who was in Er for what we thought was a miscarriage, now it's a ? ! The question mark is because no one knows/is telling us what went on....so it's anyone's guess I imagine.
Vivian P. Nov 9, 2007, 11:54am EST
I've gotten my hand on several old family photos from my hubbys side and have been scaning and inentifing them
Terri H. Nov 9, 2007, 12:02pm EST
Not much because it was during the week. But the weekend is going to be GREAT!!!
Jill~Sexy Back~ V. Nov 9, 2007, 12:18pm EST
gather updates, more gather updates, etc
Laurun M. Nov 9, 2007, 12:23pm EST
Go to my pictures and see!
Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Nov 9, 2007, 1:00pm EST
Hi..
Alison H. Nov 9, 2007, 1:02pm EST
Sorry about the hiatal experience. Welcome back.

You might enjoy my article about Tolstoy's Lost Masterpiece......

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977170650
Steph-in-NE ..... Nov 9, 2007, 1:53pm EST
nothing much I had prob too so I just let it go...
Edward Nudelman Nov 9, 2007, 2:16pm EST
I shaved three times and it rained once
mary s. Nov 9, 2007, 3:31pm EST
First of all I want to say that I too have Firefox Tom and I agree its great.

To Jessica, I'm sorry to hear you've had a battle with flu and Kidney problems, hope you are recovering fully, can't have been any fun whatsoever.

To Tricia - also sorry that your husband had to go through MRSA and it must have been hell for you but I'm very glad to hear he is reovering. Bless you both.

To Dan - Sorry I didn't miss you as I too have had problems of a different kind, took in a couple of cousins because of family troubles so not had time to miss anyone or deal with my post - I have almost 1000 to get through.

I have enjoyed reading today, some very funny comments
susie m. Nov 9, 2007, 4:06pm EST
Welcome back to the gather kingdom, Dan
James T. Nov 9, 2007, 4:07pm EST
Not much Dan...I had a cold and not able to be on for about a week...posted a few photos...one of Unicoi State Park lake with a beautiful view if you would like to see...
Unicoi State Park Lake View
Took that one the day I was getting sick with the cold...think it is one of my best ...

:O)
Roberta G. Nov 9, 2007, 6:00pm EST
Not much. I took DEB off my contacts list. A bit too much drama (check out Heather's GATHER site for comments). Looking forward to along weekend.
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Nov 9, 2007, 6:09pm EST
Nothing much from my direction, aside from a website telling me I resemble Larry King!
Hey Dan... Gather never likes me... I can't post articles from home
Georgiana S. Nov 9, 2007, 6:38pm EST
Been busy myself, Dan. Just skimmed through Gather!
dee b. Nov 9, 2007, 7:11pm EST
Haven't had much time to do much on gather either. Had a surprize visit from my daughter who lives in LA. She came for my birthday. Has been staying the week. She leaves 2morrow though. Sniffs Sniffs! But it seems she may be moving here soon. So I'm happy about that.
denise e Nov 9, 2007, 8:54pm EST
welcome back, glad things are better for you now
Barbara B. Nov 9, 2007, 9:02pm EST
I missed you Dan, glad to have you back!!
Sharon B. Nov 9, 2007, 9:26pm EST
Glad to have you back. I asume all is working well now?
Rhoda S. Nov 9, 2007, 9:29pm EST
Hi Dan! Glad you're back!
Jerri H. Nov 9, 2007, 10:31pm EST
I haven't been on but sporadically myself.....we have company for the weekend!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Nov 9, 2007, 10:53pm EST
I am always sporadic. Life calls, I answer.
gaelyn k. Nov 10, 2007, 1:54pm EST
Same thing happened to me so I just took a few day vacation as well.
Sophiya S. Nov 10, 2007, 3:39pm EST
glad to have you back
Ginger C. Nov 11, 2007, 12:17am EST
Glad to have you back Dan, Hi!
Leslie T. Nov 11, 2007, 1:21am EST
Sorry you were having trouble. I've been gone because work and school had tired me out a bit.
Barbara B. Nov 11, 2007, 6:02pm EST
Hey!
Otelia S. Nov 12, 2007, 12:21am EST
Welcome Back!
Jeanne O'Neill Nov 12, 2007, 1:21am EST
I was missing in action for a few days myself. I am starting to catch up too! Jeanne
Rose C. Nov 14, 2007, 7:16pm EST
Same here